Joseph S. Johnson

Joseph S. Johnson

  HORNELL-Joseph S. Johnson, 44, of Hornell, formerly of Dansville, NY, passed away Monday morning (March 20, 2023).

Born in Hornell on July 17, 1978, he was a son of George and Margaret “Peggi” (Cawley) Johnson.

A graduate of Hornell High School, Joe was formerly employed at The Evening Tribune for 15 years and for the past 10 years he has been employed at Walmart in Hornell.

Joe resided in Dansville NY fortwo and a half years before returning to Hornell this past December. He loved to spend time with his family and especially enjoyed fishing and working on cars.

He is lovingly survived by his wife of nearly 16 years, Patricia L. (Ebert) Johnson, who he married on May 26, 2007 at the Dansville Free Methodist Church; four children, Joseph Hurlburt of Hornell, Kamee Sheahen of Bolivar, NY, Izik Ebert and Francis Johnson both Dansville, NY; his father, George (Marcia) Johnson of Hornell; four siblings, Corinne (Todd) Olejniczak of Hornell, Aaron (Cynthia) Johnson of west Sparta, NY, Jessica Stephens of Hornell and James (Kaylyn) Johnson of Wellsville, NY.

Joe was predeceased by his mother, Margaret “Peggi” Johnson.

A celebration of Joe’s life will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday (April 1, 2023) at the Living Waters Church, 1737 Southyard Road, Hornell where a reception will follow.

The Bishop-Johnson & DeSanto Funeral Home, 285 Main St., Hornell is honored to assist Joe’s family with the arrangements.

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